Paul Robeson, actor, singer, athlete, and activist, died in Philadelphia, PA, on this date in 1976. The famous actor graduated from Rutgers University, became a Presbyterian minister, and obtained a law degree from Columbia University.

2 . April 9, 1898

Paul Robeson, actor, singer, athlete, minister, and activist, was born in Princeton, NJ, on this date in 1898. The famous actor graduated from Rutgers University, became a Presbyterian minister, and obtained a law degree from Columbia University.

3 . October 18, 1945

Paul Robeson, actor, singer, athlete, minister, and activist, received the 30th NAACP Spingarn Medal on this date in 1945 for his distinguished achievement in theatre and on the concert stage.

4 . October 19, 1943

Paul Robeson starred in the Theatre Guild's Othello which opened at Shuberet Theatre (Broadway) on this date in 1943. The production set a record for Shakespearean dramas with 226 performances.

5 . November 9, 1925

Actor Paul Robeson, made his film debut in Oscar Micheaux's film, Body and Soul, on this date in 1925.